Ancient Chinese Gold Techniques II (2018-2022)
Public Lecture

Date: 25 February 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 (Morning session), 14:00 - 17:00 (Afternoon session)
On-site participation: CYT LT1A, Cheng Yu Tung Building 1/F, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Click here to register, limited quota)
Online broadcasting: Zoom (Click here to register)
Enquiry：eocartmuseum@cuhk.edu.hk / 3943 5536

Morning Session: 10:30-12:30 (Putonghua)

Moderator: Prof. Qi Dongfang (Adjunct Professor, School of Archaeology and Museology, Sichuan University and Emeritus professor, School of Archaeology and Museology, Peking University)

Speakers and Topics:

Prof. Xu Xiaodong (Associate Director, Art Museum, CUHK)
Gold and Silver Damascene: Craftsmanship and Nomenclature

Dr. Sam Tong (Research Associate, Art Museum, CUHK)
Discoveries on Ancient Metalworking: Gold and Silver Inlay, Wire-Making and Chain-Making

Afternoon Session: 14:00-17:00 (Cantonese)

Moderator: Mr. Chan Shing Wai (Former Assistant Director (Heritage & Museums) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department)

Speakers and Topics:

Ms. Tang Man Wai (Assistant Curator I, Conservation Office)
The Secret of Ancient Gold Wire Making 

Mr. Lai Wing Fai (Curator(Digital Archive, Public Records Office))
Goldworking Craftsmanship on Ancient Belt Hooks

Demonstration of Goldworking Techniques

Demonstration: Chow Tai Fook Master Studio
Explanation: Dr. Sam Tong (Research Associate, Art Museum, CUHK)

*On-site participants can participate in the lucky draw and have the opportunity to win a set of "Research Report on Ancient Chinese Gold Craftsmanship (Phase I & II)".